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Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nagpur to Host 10th All India Muslim Marathi Literary Summit on April 26–27
Nagpur: The city is set to host the 10th edition of the All India Muslim Marathi Literary Summit on April 26 and 27 at Dhanwate National College . The venue will be temporarily renamed 'Dr Akram Pathan Sahitya Nagari' for the event, which is being organised by the All India Muslim Marathi Sahitya Parishad. The summit will be presided over by former vice-chancellor of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Dr U M Pathan. In light of recent communal unrest in parts of Nagpur's old city, the choice of venue has drawn public attention. Addressing this, Jawed Pasha Kureishi emphasised that the summit's core aim is to promote peace, harmony, and cultural unity. "We are Marathi-speaking Muslims. We don't identify ourselves with the Mughals or Aurangzeb. Our identity is rooted in Marathi — the language we speak, write, and cherish," he said, while speaking to the media alongside Dr Bhola Sarwar and Dr Ramesh Pise. The inaugural ceremony will be held on April 26 at 11 am, with Prof Anupama Ujgare from Mumbai formally inaugurating the event. Reception committee chairperson Prof Sharayu Taywade and several other dignitaries will also be present on the dais. Renowned Muslim writers and poets will be felicitated during the ceremony. The concluding ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 pm on April 27. Former Rajya Sabha MP Husain Dalwai will attend as the chief guest, while MLC Adv Abhijit Wanjari will be present as the special guest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo The summit aims to highlight the rich literary contributions of Muslim writers to Marathi literature , while reaffirming their cultural integration and addressing contemporary social concerns. **Literary Events - April 26** - Formal inauguration by Prof Anupama Ujgare at 11 am. - Felicitation of prominent Muslim Marathi writers and poets. - Release of literary books and summit souvenir 'Marhat Wani'. - Three symposiums on themes in Muslim Marathi literature. - Poetry recital by noted poet Dr Mirza Rafi Ahmed Beig in the evening. - Play 'Sanmananiya Shandhanno' written by Firoze Kazi to be staged. **Day 2 – April 27** - Opening with one-act play 'Mai Fatima Bol Rahi Hun' by Prabuddha Rangbhoomi. - Storytelling session featuring regional narratives. - Symposium on Muslim education, reservation, and media's role. - Second symposium on cultural and economic suppression of minorities. - Evening session dedicated to women poets' meet. - Concluding ceremony at 5:30 pm with former MP Husain Dalwai and MLC Adv Abhijit Wanjari.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Police detain Congress leader Husain Dalwai briefly as he tries to visit site of demolished dargah in Kathe Galli
Nashik : Congress leader Husain Dalwai was on Tuesday stopped from visiting the site of the Satpeer Dargah in the Kathe Galli area and taken to Gangapur police station, from where he was released after an hour. Speaking to the media after his release, Dalwai said, "I was not visiting the dargah site to fight but wanted to see the post-demolition situation and pray. Despite requesting to be allowed to visit with only five other people, the police did not allow me in." Dalwai criticised the civic authority for demolishing the dargah in a hurry, citing that the matter was still sub judice. "The dargah was 350 years old and the trust had already removed the unauthorised parts of the premises on its own in Feb this year. Hence, there was no need to demolish the dargah in a hurry a few hours before the Supreme Court hearing," said Dalwai, adding, "I believe in the court and Constitution of the country. The matter is still in the high court, and we will abide by the court's order on the issue, whatever it may be." Dalwai also alleged that some BJP politicians are making controversial statements to create religious unrest. He claimed, "Instead or working for the development of the state and addressing issues like unemployment and inflation, the ruling party is trying to create disputes." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Asked about the stone pelting during the dargah demolition , in which several police officers were injured, and cases were filed against over 1,000 people, he said he would not support those who resorted to stone pelting and taking the law into their own hands. "Protests should have been conducted peacefully by wearing black badges," he said. Dalwai added that he met the Nashik commissioner of police, Sandeep Karnik, and urged him that those guilty of the violence during the demolition should be punished, but those who are innocent should be released. "The CP assured me that the innocent would not be booked and would be released," he said. A senior officer of the Nashik city police confirmed, "Dalwai visited the CP at the police commissionerate and spoke to him for close to half an hour. Dalwai insisted that innocent people should not be booked or arrested for violence." The officer added, "After meeting the CP, Dalwai headed to the dargah site, which has been cordoned off by the police. So, we did not allow him to enter. As he was adamant, he was detained by the Gangapur police. The situation was explained, and he was released."
